All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 461

  • The BWMS module under construction prior to delivery
    News

    Plug ‘n’ play BWMS solution delivered

    2015-10-01T10:10:00Z

    Marine Systems Inc (MSI) has delivered a pair of first-of-kind modular ballast water management system (BWMS) units for tank barge and ship operations, designed to fit in a twenty-foot container footprint.

  • News

    CMA CGM vessel gets Bio-Sea BWMS

    2015-09-30T14:52:00Z

    BIO-SEA has equipped one of the CMA CGM shipping group’s largest vessels with a BWTS BIO-SEA2000 (2000m3/h) ballast water management system.

  • The Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator technology features active front-end low harmonic drive technology
    News

    PM shaft generator orders for WE Tech

    2015-09-30T14:06:00Z

    WE Tech Solutions Oy is to supply two Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator solutions, including an efficient DC-link power distribution, for a series of 9,400-tonne asphalt/bitumen tankers owned by Tarbit Shipping AB.

  • A new live fish carrier for Intership is among the Turkish-built vessels to be fitted with Cathelco corrosion and fouling protection
    News

    Cathelco protection for Turkish newbuilds

    2015-09-30T12:28:00Z

    Cathelco has reported a series of orders from Turkish yards for its corrosion protection and anti-fouling products.

  • Sea trials for newbuild bulkers 'Elsabeth C' and 'Mirela' showed the fuel-saving benefits of MAN Alpha Kappel fixed-pitch propellers
    News

    MAN propeller excels in bulker trials

    2015-09-30T11:08:00Z

    One of the first commercial applications of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s new fixed pitch propeller design, combined with a higher propeller layout and MAN’s new recommended light running margin (LRM), has achieved good results on the first of a new bulker series for Lemissoler Navigation Co.

  • A more powerful transformation than the Industrial Revolution: GE's vision for the merging of digital and physical technology in the marine sector
    News

    GE outlines data-driven marine potential

    2015-09-30T02:13:00Z

    The marine industry has greatly underestimated the opportunities that the digital revolution will bring to the sector, according to GE chief economist Marco Annunziata.

  • The vessels will be of VARD 3 08 design, measuring a total length of 98.1m
    News

    Vard to build Topaz subsea vessels

    2015-09-29T16:28:00Z

    Vard Holdings Limited has secured new contracts for the design and construction of two Offshore Subsea Construction Vessels (OSCVs) for the Dubai-based Topaz Energy and Marine.

  • ABB Turbocharger has signed an MMA with three companies including Torghatten
    News

    ABB Turbo secures 400-vessel service deals

    2015-09-29T15:49:00Z

    ABB Turbocharging is set for a busy future after signing long-term Maintenance Management Agreements (MMA) with three leading transport companies covering a total of 400 turbochargers globally.

  • Representatives from IMO, the lead pilot countries and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore at the GloMEEP launch
    News

    Fast-track emissions reduction project launched

    2015-09-29T12:34:00Z

    A joint initiative to accelerate the uptake of energy-efficient technologies has been launched by the International Maritime Organisation, the UN Development Programme (UNDGP) and the Global Environment Facility.

  • News

    New IACS chair outlines priorities

    2015-09-28T14:22:00Z

    The ABS chairman, president and CEO, Christopher J Wiernicki, has set out his priorities as incoming IACS chairman, emphasising the unique role the organisation plays in promoting global safety and security.

  • The Optimarin system offers effective UV and filter treatment from a small, easy-to-install unit, the manufacturer claims
    News

    Norwegian Car Carriers chooses Optimarin BWMS

    2015-09-28T14:05:00Z

    Two pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) under construction for Norwegian Car Carriers (NOC) at Hyundai Samho shipyard will be fitted with 667m3/h capacity ballast water management systems (BWMS) from Optimarin, the technology supplier has revealed.

  • The Mark V technology is composed of a double insulation with reinforced polyurethane foam
    News

    DNV GL approved Mark V technology

    2015-09-28T10:55:00Z

    DNV GL has granted General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) for GTT''s new containment system, Mark V.

  • China LNG is hoping to encourage the development of LNG vessels and infrastructure in China through agreements with nine Chinese shipyards
    News

    Nine Chinese yards sign LNG agreement

    2015-09-28T10:53:00Z

    China LNG has signed strategic cooperation agreements with nine shipyards in China covering the financing, manufacturing and retrofitting of LNG-fuelled vessels, as well as the construction of LNG and ‘clean diesel’ bunker stations in the country.

  • The new agreement covers seven LNG carriers owned by GasLog including 'Santiago', pictured
    News

    Wärtsilä maintenance agreement for GasLog

    2015-09-28T08:53:00Z

    Wärtsilä Corp has signed a multi-year maintenance agreement for seven LNG carriers owned by GasLog LNG Services.

  • The spray treatment consists of a white blasting abrasive powder and a grey powder compound of various ductile metals and an oxide ceramic. Credit: www.mtu-report.com
    News

    Spray repair simplifies engine remanufacturing

    2015-09-25T11:27:00Z

    A new engine repair process being used by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU allows for long-lasting repairs to minor faults within minutes.

  • News

    Protection in extreme environments

    2015-09-25T11:26:00Z

    CAPPS International is extending its ambitions to a new class of vessels after celebrating a decade of protecting steelwork in one of the most demanding ship environments.

  • Magnus Erikssen: "Venture capitalists are really unadventurous"
    News

    Magnus Erikssen: From subs to supercharged ferries

    2015-09-25T11:25:00Z

    Magnus Erikssen knows what it is to have a foot in two different worlds.

  • The organic Rankine cycle unit under test at the Calnetix testing facility
    News

    Converting water heat into electricity

    2015-09-25T11:23:00Z

    A new system designed to convert heat from engine jacket water into electrical power has been developed by Calnetix Technologies in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. In an in-depth white paper, Calnetix explains the details.

  • This chart from a study by Force Technology highlights the relationship between trim condition and power deviation
    News

    Towards automatic trim optimisation

    2015-09-25T11:21:00Z

    As advances in control systems and computational power offer the prospect of constant automatic trim optimisation, Kyma marine engineer and University of Cantabria postgraduate student Carlos Gonzalez explores how the process could help operators further reduce fuel costs.

  • Project partners discussed the results of HERCULES C in December 2014 at a final meeting in at the MAN Museum in Augsburg
    News

    The adventures of Hercules

    2015-09-25T11:19:00Z

    An EU-supported industry collaboration including the major engine designers has yielded important advances over a 10-year project. Gavin Lipsith assess the progress and looks forward to the next stage of the important initative.